Soup that keeps you warm during those winter evenings.

 

Winter vegetable and lentil soup

Difficulty: easy

Total time: 40 minutes( 10 minutes prep and 30 minutes cooking time)

Serves:2

Step by step video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqruPXkKNho

Nutritional information

Kcal:264

Fat: 3g

Carbs: 37g

Fibre: 13g

Protein: 16g

Salt:0.4g

Ingredients

·        85g dried red lentils
·        2 carrots, quartered lengthways then diced
·        3 sticks celery, sliced
·        2 small leeks, sliced
·        2 tbsp tomato purée
·        1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
·        3 large garlic cloves, chopped
·        1 tbsp vegetable bouillon powder
·        1 heaped tsp ground coriander
 
Method
·        STEP 1: Add all the ingredients into a large pan. Pour over 1½ liters of boiling water, then stir well.
·        STEP 2: Cover and leave to simmer for 30 mins until the vegetables and lentils are tender.
·        STEP 3:Serve into bowls and eat straight away, or if you enjoy a thick texture, blitz a third of the soup with a hand blender or in a food processor.

This soup is ideal for cold winter nights: nutrition and flavor-packed, this dish will not disappoint your body and taste buds! No matter what your fitness goal, this dish will suit it. If you want to cut fat, the low-calorie soup can help increase metabolism and burn away the extra calories; if your goal is to build muscle, the high protein content can help this dish fit your daily meal plan. The thyme and garlic cloves add a much needed potent flavor that fills the mouth with a lip-smacking flavor. Moreover, the thickness of the soup provides a lovely experience and mouthfeel.
Due to its easy procedure and relatively low total time, this dish should be on your radar! If you aren’t that carb-conscious, you could pair it with some rustic bread: they go hand in hand and complement each other exceptionally well. Serve this to your children who find soups boring, they’ll want another serving!
Due to the many veggies in this soup, your daily dose of vitamins and minerals is also covered: it is rich in antioxidants and helps boost the immune system. It is an indispensable dish for those busy people who can't cook every day but care about their health as it is freezable.
So if you wish to experience a lovely combination of flavors while remaining fit, try this recipe as it may be the perfect winter dinner for you and your family!